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METALEX Vietnam 2017 will establish the next foundation of metalworking trading platform towards providing exhibitors the space to demonstrate their ground-breaking machinery, reliable business matchmaking service and many more for full business advantages in Vietnam. According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, the country has seen a surge in import of machinery, equipment and spare parts in ten months of 2016. This reflected the increasing investment in the manufacturing and processing industry; Vietnam imported 22.55 billion USD worth of machinery, equipment and parts while exporting only 8.29 billion of those products, resulting in a deficit of 14.26 billion USD.

Don’t miss your chance to take advantage of new business opportunities in METALEX Vietnam. Upon registering as our exhibitor, you are entitled to an exclusive opportunity to showcase your products to an audience of buyers throughout the year via our newsletters, PR articles, websites and various promotional materials. Thus you can start creating brands awareness that will remain with the industrial professionals long after the trade show.

The 2016 edition concluded with 14,821 buyers who attended to the show to seek the latest cutting-edge technologies and solutions exhibited at the venue. Walkways inside the venue were crowded; activities and business discussions between participants were held throughout three days. See some of our exhibitors below who expressed their experience in METALEX Vietnam.

Mr. Loc LeGeneral DirectorAN VIET LONG CO., LTD.

“I come here to show what my company is about, how we create laser technique. This year, An Viet Long brings along a whole new electrophoresis technologies which can efficiently apply to other sectors such as making jewelry and door knobs. We’re very happy to see customers excited about our technologies.”

Mr. Masayori TakehanaChief RepresentativeSAEILO (Thailand) CO., LTD.

“The reasons that we join METALEX Vietnam this year, is to expand our brand in Vietnamese market by exhibiting our newest products. We are looking for manufacturers, not distributors. Our manufactory focuses on latest drill machine, milling machine, and especially modern design software.”

Mr. Ho Thuc DoanPresidentHO GIA PHAT SERVICE CO., LTD

“METALEX Vietnam 2016 provides an opportunity to learn what our existing customers while introducing our products to new customers. I am sure our products on display are suitable for industrialists from different sectors. I believe the show has expanded more, with more exhibitors than last year.”

Mr. Hiromiki GotoSales Department ManagerSODICK (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

“METALEX Vietnam is one of the biggest technology exhibitions in Vietnam. Although we have brought our products through many countries but this is the first time we bring them to Vietnam. We hope that partners and customers will support and give a warm welcome to Sodick (Thailand). Moreover, I am enthusiastic to give the best service to our customers and hopeful that people in Vietnam may try out our technologies.”

Vietnam Steel Association (VSA) predicted that the steel industry is likely to enjoy 10 – 12% growth in 2017. VSA’s General Secretary, Mr. Chu Duc Khai believed the expected GDP growth of 6.2% and operation of steel projects will further enhance the sector’s growth. However, he warned of challenges ahead as cheap steel from China would continue to flood the domestic market.

In order to be prepared against difficulties, the government will have to implement trade protection measures and technical barriers to restrict steel imports. The VSA has filed petitions to the government demanding anti-dumping measures be imposed on several steel imports…Read More